Robotics Engineer - Ground Autonomy

About Us: Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. About the Role As a Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy, you will design, build, and deploy autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex, unstructured environments. This role spans the full autonomy stack — from control systems and motion planning to perception integration and mission execution. You won’t just write algorithms; you’ll own systems that move real machines across real terrain under real operational constraints. If you are energized by making intelligent systems move safely and confidently through the world, and want your work tested beyond the lab, this role offers immediate and meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Autonomy Ownership Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms Deliver reliable, mission-ready autonomy software Control & Motion Planning Design and implement control algorithms (path fo [... source excerpt omitted ...] ing Develop monitoring and performance metrics for deployed systems Diagnose autonomy failures in real-world environments Support live testing, demonstrations, and deployments Customer & Operator Engagement Translate operational ground mission needs into autonomy capabilities Balance field constraints with technical feasibility Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) 3+ years of experience in C++ and/or Python in Linux environments Hands-on experience deploying ROS2-based autonomy systems on real-world ground platforms Experience designing control systems for autonomous vehicles (path plann [... source excerpt omitted ...] d autonomy Strong systems-thinking and debugging skills Passion for mission-critical real-world robotics U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi-agent or coordinated ground vehicle systems SLAM, GPS-denied navigation, or advanced localization techniques Motion planning algorithms (RRT, MPC, A*, etc.) Experience with heterogeneous sensor integration Real-time or safety-critical systems experience Familiarity with military ground systems and operational tactics Why This Role Matters You will build autonomy systems that operate beyond controlled environments — on terrain that challenges perception, control, an